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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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